Contract Coordinator – Hybrid, Commercial Operations in Leeds

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us at Yorkshire Water:

• We offer a competitive salary (Band 5a), £32,480 to £40,571 depending on experience.
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year).
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution).
• Development opportunities in line with the Contract Coordinator progression plan.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus two wellness days!
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary.
• A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
• Retail savings scheme.
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Location: This role will initially be based in Bradford but we’re moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in summer 2026, so you’ll be based there in the future - Hybrid Working (1 to 2 office days a week).

Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

We have opportunities available in Indirect Categories - Information Technology & Operational Technology (IT&OT) and Professional Services to join a growing and transforming Commercial function as a Contract Coordinator in the Commercial – Operations team at Yorkshire Water. Be a part of an exciting time at the start of AMP8, that provides new funding and regulatory focus for the Water industry, to enable the business to drive the transformation of Yorkshire Water that can provide the best service to our customers.

This is an exciting time for Commercial as we grow the capability in our team, support an extensive pipeline of activity and seek to drive good value for our customers. Could this be you?

What we do: Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity.

New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. The Commercial - Operations are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

As a Contract Coordinator, you’ll play an important part in supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality and commercially effective services. You’ll help ensure contracts are managed smoothly and thoughtfully, balancing performance, value, and compliance while always keeping our customers and stakeholders at the heart of what we do. With a focus on both service excellence and commercial awareness, you’ll support the administration of frameworks and contracts — helping to manage specifications, variations, risks, and quality, while contributing to strong commercial outcomes for the business.

We have several opportunities across a range of indirect categories, including:

• Professional Services
• Information Technology & Operational Technology (IT & OT)

Where you fit in: As our Contract Coordinator, you will:

• Contribute to strong team performance by understanding how your role makes a meaningful difference to shared goals.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency.
• Support the smooth administration and organisation of contract records and documentation.
• Assist in preparing commercial data and financial reports with care and accuracy.
• Offer technical and data support to colleagues and partner teams.
• Build and nurture positive, professional relationships with contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of safety, wellbeing, and high standards.
• Bring awareness to day-to-day decisions, ensuring they align with financial and business goals.
• Support commercial processes such as mini tenders where required.
• Help maintain excellent customer service, particularly during busy or challenging periods.
• Provide flexible support across wider Contract Management teams.
• Coordinate meetings and keep communication flowing smoothly.
• Contribute to audit and assurance activities.
• Show enthusiasm, accountability, and a proactive approach to achieving shared successes.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Has some experience with financial processes, such as budget tracking or cost awareness.
• Brings experience from a commercially focused environment or has gained valuable exposure to commercial processes, helping you make thoughtful and well-informed decisions.
• Is adaptable and supportive in times of change.
• Communicates clearly and confidently with people at all levels.
• Builds positive and collaborative relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Reflects Yorkshire Water’s values and ways of working in everything they do.
• Understands how their role contributes to wider team and business objectives.

You will also benefit from having:

• Familiarity with contract, risk, or project management practices.
• Confidence working with operational or service-based environments and understanding their commercial impact.
• Experience working towards business and commercial targets.
• A background in, or exposure to, a commercial and/or regulated environment.
• Experience within water, utilities, manufacturing, or similar sectors.

We embrace a flexible working model, where our hybrid setup typically requires an average of 1-2 days in the office per week. This could be slightly more when collaborative efforts, training or meeting deadlines demand it. For those who prefer to work on-site, our office is open Monday-Friday during working hours. Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy!

If you have experience in contract or supplier management, along with a passion for delivering great service and contributing to positive commercial outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.